Like an outdoor museum

This monument and crypt was erected in the 1930's to honor the fallen soldiers of a Republic of Texas military expedition.

User: Austin Explorer - 8/10/2002

Location: Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery - History Trail

Rating: 2point5stars

Difficulty: 1point5stars

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Miles Hiked: 0.70 Mile Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: This hike contains so many historic sites that it's almost like going to a museum. There's a lot to learn and ponder and there's no better place to ponder than on the ridge overlooking the Colorado River, which provides fantastic views. It's easy to see why Kreische would want to settle here. The trail is the easiest to be found in the park and is probably even ADA compliant.

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Monument

La Grange and the Colorado River

Brewery

Kreische house

Smoke house

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